Josh Hallingse is the VP of Small Business Retention & Expansion for the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. His primary focus involves supporting local businesses through growth, hiring, and expansion challenges. With over 15 years in economic development across North Carolina, Josh has worked on major projects like Sierra Nevada’s expansion in Mills River, NC and FedUp Foods expansion to Wilmington, NC.

In this episode, we explore:

• His role supporting small businesses throughout their entire lifecycle.
• What economic development actually looks like behind the scenes.
• Why businesses are choosing Wilmington.
• The biggest challenges local businesses are facing today.

Josh Hallingse, CEcD | LinkedIn

Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce